“Southerners adhere to the basic tenets of orthodox Christian belief more than other Americans, even the general run of Catholics. Indeed, the South is the only Protestant society remaining in the world that is not post-Christian.” Historian Dr. Clyde Wilson wrote these words more than a decade ago. Much has changed since then … and …
With a rainbow-colored, black-power-fist emoji, Republicans like Texan John Cornyn lecture us that Juneteenth is “a history lesson that must be taught,” while libertarian Rand Paul offers up platitudes that Juneteenth is a celebration of “the inherent freedoms we share as Americans.” Man, do I feel the freedom, y’all! Kristi Noem, a supposed hero of …
A few fellow Orthodox and I are starting a fellowship that we hope will foster Orthodoxy in the American South and evangelize to the natives, while also respecting the indigenous and unique culture of Dixie. Go big, or go home, as they say. The mission statement for the Philip Ludwell III Orthodox Fellowship’s can be …
At top is a late-January photo op of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who proclaimed that it is “‘unacceptable’ for people — especially Christian clergy members — to ‘deny the reality’ of the pandemic” and that “the rejection of the mask and all precautionary measures does not arise simply from ignorance but from the necrosis of love …
You’ve all had run-ins with ’em: the globohomers. This is a new breed of self-proclaimed know-it-alls who peddle the statist talking points despite the facts. Like Homer Simpson, they’re an uninquisitive lot who never look beyond mainstream opinion. Sure, puritanical-progressives have always fancied themselves as proponents of the just, despite evidence contrary to whatever is …
“I believe in getting into hot water; it keeps you clean.” — G.K. Chesteron Lydia Bringerud may look like a homely trad girl, but she is one of the many faces of leftist subversion digging her way into the Orthodox Church. Those within this network may dress the part and speak the language, but only …
“For all who surround him are ready to smite and overthrow him, not only his enemies and foes, but many of those who pretend to love him.” — St. John Chrysostom, “On the Priesthood“ Merriam-Webster defines a “double standard” as “a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of …
“If a man is passionate or mean, or conceited or boastful, or anything else of the kind, it [the priesthood] unveils all his shortcomings and speedily lays them bare.” — St. John Chrysostom Note: The following essay is part-parody of the blog post “Open Letter: OCA priest participates in Trump riot, reported to FBI” and …
Update May 2023: I adore Abbot Tryphon and hope to meet him one day. He is one of the most courageous voices battling against the spirit of the age and for true Orthodoxy. “Humanism means freedom from God and the search for solutions to problems in this freedom,” the wise monk stated in February 2021. …
Below is Hieromonk Gabriel’s response to the letter I sent to Hermitage of the Holy Cross Monastery. In his heartfelt and forthright message, we are given some explanation and clarification regarding his “Of Wrath and Righteousness” essays. Much of this is positive news, especially that Brother Gabriel is indeed for Confederate monuments staying up unmolested …